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TitleCafé-Concert

Creator nameDegas, Edgar

Creator nationality/cultureFrench

Creator roleDraftsman

Creation date1876–1877

Object typeDrawing

MaterialsPastel over monotype on paper and board

Dimensions9 1/4 x 17 in. (23.5 x 43.2 cm)

LocationNational Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.

Accession number2014.136.175

SubjectsMusic-halls (Variety-theaters, cabarets, etc.) in artBars (Drinking establishments) in artImpressionism (Art)Musicians in art

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Chapter subject tags:Degas, Edgar, 1834-1917Renoir, Auguste, 1841-1919Manet, Édouard, 1832-1883Impressionism (Art)--FranceMusic-halls (Variety-theaters, cabarets, etc.) in artOffenbach, Jacques, 1819-1880Folies-BergèreLeisure in art--France--History--19th centuryArt and society--France--History--19th centuryStreet life--France--Paris--19th centuryBars (Drinking establishments)--France--19th centuryProstitution--France--Paris--19th century

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